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AFL-CIO, Labor Activists join Bangladeshi Garment Workers to Call on Ralph Lauren to sign the Accord on Fire & Building Safety

Today, labor activists joined with Bangladeshi garment workers outside of the Ralph Lauren shareholders meeting at the St.

AFL-CIO, Labor Activists join Bangladeshi Garment Workers to Call on Ralph Lauren to sign the Accord on Fire & Building Safety

2014 NYC Labor Day Parade

One City.  Five Boroughs.  All Workers.

2014 NYC Labor Day Parade

The Modernization of the Historic Penn South Complex

In the late 1950's and early 1960's New York City experienced a residential
apartment, new construction boom, intended to stem the exodus of middle
class families leaving the Big Apple for new single family, suburban housing

The Modernization of the Historic Penn South Complex

LIRR Strike Averted

On Thursday, the MTA and unions representing LIRR employees reached a tentative agreement to provide workers with their first contract in roughly four years.  For months, the two sides butted heads as they disagreed on the timeframe for raises, and healthcare contributions.

LIRR Strike Averted

32BJ Members Rally on High Line for Good Jobs and Work Conditions

32BJ Members Rally on High Line for Good Jobs and Work Conditions

DC37 Reaches Contract Deal with NYC

 This week, AFSCME DC37 reached an agreement with the city on a seven-year contract that provides 10.41% in wage hikes plus a ratification bonus and back pay. 

DC37 Reaches Contract Deal with NYC